Drug roundup nets 23 arrests Tuesday

A total of 23 individuals from Phelps and Crawford counties were arrested Tuesday morning on drug-related charges after law enforcement officers from several agencies concluded a long-term narcotics investigation.

A total of 23 individuals from Phelps and Crawford counties were arrested Tuesday morning on drug-related charges after law enforcement officers from several agencies concluded a long-term narcotics investigation.

The investigation, conducted by the South Central Drug Task Force, in coordination with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department and Rolla Police Department, was aided by the 25th Judicial Circuit and the Phelps County Grand Jury that was convened by their authority.

Grand jury indictments for each defendant were obtained through the Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office before the mass roundup started at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Teams consisting of members of the MSHP, Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, RPD, St. James Police Department and the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group went around the Phelps County area to make the arrests.

The narcotics investigation involved the possession and distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and prescription medications.

An earlier roundup was conducted Oct. 10 that netted 34 arrests.

Individuals arrested Tuesday in connection with this investigation were transported, processed, and held for bond at the Phelps County Jail.

The following individuals were arrested as a result of warrants issued for the listed offense(s):